2006-10-21
Dance in Australia
Dance is a very dynamic part of Australian performing arts culture. It can provide a rich performance experience, merging the imagination and skill of choreographers, dancers, designers, composers and musicians.
Classical and contemporary dance performances are enjoyed across Australia. An array of independent, company and project dance initiatives can: "... give audiences anything from unadorned movement process to high-end technology and realtime linkups across the globe, from glossy, fluid dance to hip hop, from fusions of Aboriginal and new forms to dance on film." (Baxter, V and Gallasch, K, in repertoire: A guide to Australian contemporary dance, Australia Council, p 31)
Major arts festivals provide the chance for international and Australian dance companies to entertain, challenge and delight new audiences. In turn, Australian dance ventures such as Chunky Move, Buzz Dance Theatre and Australian Dance Theatre are bringing their work to the world through international tours.
The federal government-funded arts body, The Australia Council, has contributed to the survival and growth of contemporary Australian dance and dance companies since the 1960s. Australia Council funding has increased the number of small dance groups and the range of dance performances.
Travel grants have given dancers and choreographers the chance to study or work with dance companies in America and Europe. State governments have also supported local dance companies, while subscribers and sponsors also help to support some ventures.
Playing Australia is a federal government program which provides grants to performing arts companies, producers, venues, presenters and tour organisers to tour in regional areas.
Details: http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/dance
Major arts festivals provide the chance for international and Australian dance companies to entertain, challenge and delight new audiences. In turn, Australian dance ventures such as Chunky Move, Buzz Dance Theatre and Australian Dance Theatre are bringing their work to the world through international tours.
The federal government-funded arts body, The Australia Council, has contributed to the survival and growth of contemporary Australian dance and dance companies since the 1960s. Australia Council funding has increased the number of small dance groups and the range of dance performances.
Travel grants have given dancers and choreographers the chance to study or work with dance companies in America and Europe. State governments have also supported local dance companies, while subscribers and sponsors also help to support some ventures.
Playing Australia is a federal government program which provides grants to performing arts companies, producers, venues, presenters and tour organisers to tour in regional areas.
Details: http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/dance
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